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Helitak Firefighting Equipment Receives STC for FT-11K CH-47 Aerial Firefighting Tank

Helitak Firefighting Equipment, a pioneer in the development of helicopter firefighting tanks announced on January 3rd, 2024 that the company has received an FAA...

The Kamov Ka-32 in Cyprus

By Babak Taghvaee Every year, Cyprus faces widespread wildfires, which not only require government and military organizations of the country to dedicate their aircraft and...

Alabama Aviators Answer The Call For Help

Story by Spc. Carlos Parra The skies above the Beauregard Parish of Louisiana were laced with heavy smoke as an immense battle with a devastating force...

SAAF Rotorcraft Shortfall Sees Firefighting Take Preference Over Presidential Duties

That an Oryx medium transport helicopter tasked “For the President” had to be re-tasked for firefighting duty before Christmas is a further example of...

South Mountain Fire Chars 3,000 Acres

Following an intense blaze triggered by strong winds on Nov. 9 in the South Mountain area between Somis and Santa Paula, leading to several...

Aerial Firefighting Fleet Ready to Keep Victorians Safe

Victoria’s aerial firefighting fleet of helicopters, air tankers, and planes are ready to take to the skies and protect Victorians this fire season, with...

Kestrel Upgrades AS332 for Night Fire Program in Victoria

Australian-owned Kestrel Aviation, based in Mangalore in central Victoria, has upgraded its Airbus AS332L1 Super Puma (Helitak 349) over the winter as it transitions...

Pratt & Whitney Canada Marks 60 Years of the Purpose Driven PT6 Engine Family

With 64 thousand engines delivered over six decades, the PT6 continues to be the engine of choice for the general aviation and helicopter segments,...

Pegasus Aero Group CEO Talks Bell 412 and Firefighting Missions

Multi-mission capabilities make the Bell 412 a popular choice for customers with more than 54 percent of the Bell 412 global fleet deployed in...

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